I haven't been in King's Canyon National Park,...but, three weeks ago I backpacked into an area only twenty miles north of there (in the John Muir Wilderness),...up to about 10,700 ft. elevation. It was an extremely light winter snowpack, and, there was hardly any significant snow anywhere (except on a few steep, north facing slopes). Since then it's been hot up here,...very summer-like. I would guess that conditions would be optimal. We've had some windy conditions here along the eastern Sierra,...so, I would consider that the worst-case scenario.

ldysrvyr wrote:HI, any updates on the Rae lakes loop, glen pass and cotter or clarence king....going in 4 jul

thanxannie

I traversed from Onion Valley to Road's End on 26 May. Granted, there fell about 6" of snow but I'm sure it's melted up to 11K'. No snow under 7K' at the time either. Can't imagine that snow coverage will be on issue in a month, ALTHOUGH it most always snows 3-4 July.